Blue Iguanas MURDERED @ the QE II Botanical Park

[Kara]

I am so angry right now I can't even see straight. WTF is WRONG with people?!?!?!?!?!?!?

These Iguanas are critically endangered, and some very dedicated people have worked extremely hard for years to bolster the remnant populations of these special lizards.

On Saturday evening, unknown persons broke into the park & killed 6 of the adult Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas that were a big part of the breeding/conservation program at the park.

More details: http://ircf.org/news_bluesmurdered.php

If anyone can help via donations, kind words, e-mails, just let these folks know you're pulling for them, every little bit helps. This is a VERY dark time for the staff at the park who have worked so hard to bring this species back from the brink of extinction!

[LadyOhh]

I read about that somewhere else...

How can anyone do that? Really?

Tragic to say the least.

[rabernet]

How horrific for these animals and the staff!

Thank you for making us aware of this, Kara!

[Beardedragon]

I cant even think of any words to say How can people do this! They make me sick!

[aaramire]

Seriously, wtf is wrong with people??? I dont understand what would possess someone to do that to an animal. Its disgusting.

[ADEE]

omg how awful!!!

what a terribly sad way for them to go also

its devastating to think what our world has come to... honestly

[Sasquatch Art]

Wow this is absolutely sickening.

[janeothejungle]

There are no words for this kind of premeditated hatred. This is the kind of thing that makes me want to bring back the 'eye for an eye' school of justice.

I belong to IRCF and have long kept up with their journals, for those of you not yet acquainted with them, now might be a good time to step forward and show your support within the conservation community. They are a great foundation and have worked tirelessly to promote education and conservation. Please consider at least checking into who they are and what they do.

RIP Iggies.


~Kat

[janeothejungle]

Other resources on the story....

http://caymaniac.ky/2008/05/05/six-b...-botanic-park/

http://www.blueiguana.ky/news.htm





~Kat

[Laooda]

That's infuriating. I hope they catch the SOB (s) that did this... and that he (they) have an extremely long stay where they will be going. My heart goes out to those beautiful animals, and their keepers that must be absolutely heart broken.